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Page 1: User Guide
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Getting started................6 About this User Guide.................6 Overview.....................6 Assembly....................7 Screen Protection................8 Starting Your Device for the First Time..........8 Why Do I Need a Google™ Account?..........8 Charging your Device................9 Device security................11 Making Sure Your Device is Protected..........11 Screen Lock..................11 Unlocking Your Device Automatically..........13 SIM Card Protection................16 Using Multiple SIM Cards..............17 Finding the identification number of your device........17... - Page 3 Sharing your mobile data connection..........41 Controlling data usage..............42 Selecting a SIM card for data traffic...........43 Selecting mobile networks..............44 Virtual private networks (VPNs)............44 Synchronizing data on your device..........46 Synchronizing with Online Accounts..........46 Synchronizing with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®.....46 Basic settings................48 Accessing settings................48 Sound, Ringtone, and Volume............48 Do Not Disturb Mode................49 Screen settings.................50...
- Page 4 Adding and editing contacts..............72 Adding medical and emergency contact information......73 Favorites and groups................74 Sending contact information..............75 Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application.......75 Backing up Contacts.................75 Messaging and chat..............77 Reading and sending messages............77 Organizing your messages..............78 Calling from a message..............78 Messaging settings................79 Instant messaging and video chat.............79 Email.....................80...
- Page 5 Viewing your photos on a map............105 Videos..................107 Watching videos in the Video application.........107 Transferring Video Content to Your Device........108 Managing video content..............108 Movie Creator.................108 PS Video Service................109 Connectivity................110 Mirroring the Screen of Your Device Wirelessly on a TV....110 Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices.......110 Connecting Your Device to USB Peripherals........112 NFC....................112 Bluetooth®...
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Page 6: Getting Started
Getting started About this User Guide This is the Xperia™ C4 dual User guide for the Android™ 6.0 software version. If you're not sure which software version your device is running, you can check it in the Settings menu. For more information about software updates, see Updating your device on the 125 page. -
Page 7: Assembly
1. Proximity/Light sensor 9. Camera key 2. Charging/Notification light 10. Microphone 3. Ear speaker 11. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/GPS antenna area 4. Front camera lens 12. Main camera lens 5. Front camera flash 13. Main camera light 6. Nano SIM/Memory card slot cover 14. -
Page 8: Screen Protection
Before using your device, remove the protective film by pulling up on the protruding tab. It is recommended to protect your device with a Sony-branded screen cover or a protector intended for your Xperia™ model. The use of third-party screen protection accessories may prevent your device from working correctly by covering sensors, lenses, speakers, or microphones and can invalidate the warranty. -
Page 9: Charging Your Device
Your device has an embedded, rechargeable battery that should be replaced only by Sony or an authorized Sony repair center. You should never try to open or take apart this device yourself. Opening the device can cause damage that will void your warranty. - Page 10 When the device is fully charged, disconnect the cable from your device by pulling it straight outward. Be sure not to bend the connector. Only use the charger provided with your device or another Sony charger intended for charging your device.
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Page 11: Device Security
Device security Making Sure Your Device is Protected Your device includes several security options strongly recommended in case of loss or theft. These options are as follows: • Set a secure screen lock on your device using a PIN, password, or pattern to prevent Screen Lock anyone from accessing or resetting your device. - Page 12 accounts for security reasons. Contact the network administrator of your company or organization to check what network security policies are in effect for mobile devices. To Change Your Screen Lock Type From yourHome screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock. Follow the instructions on your device.
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Page 13: Unlocking Your Device Automatically
To Reset the Screen Lock using Protection by my Xperia Make sure you know your Google™ account username and password and that you have enabled the Protection by my Xperia service on your device. myxperia.sonymobile.com using any Internet-connected device. Go to Sign in using the same Google™... - Page 14 the added security of the lockscreen to save time. This feature is suitable if you’re normally in a relatively secure place when you use these devices. In some cases, you may still need to manually unlock your device before a trusted device can be connected. It is not recommended to add devices that are constantly connected to your device as trusted devices, such as Bluetooth®...
- Page 15 To Add Your Home Location Make sure Location services are turned on and that you are using either the High accuracy or Battery saving Location mode setting. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted places > Home.
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Page 16: Sim Card Protection
To Remove a Custom Place Make sure location mode is turned on and you are using either the High accuracy or Battery saving setting. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted places. Select the place you want to remove. -
Page 17: Using Multiple Sim Cards
To Change the SIM Card PIN From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Set up SIM card lock. Select a SIM card. Tap Change SIM PIN. Enter the old SIM card PIN and tap OK. Enter the new SIM card PIN and tap OK. -
Page 18: Finding A Lost Device
To view your IMEI numbers on the label tray Detach the memory card slot cover. If a memory card is inserted in your device, unmount the memory card or turn off the device, then remove the memory card. Insert the tip of an unfolded paper clip (or a similar object with a long, fine tip) into the hole in the label tray, then drag the tray outwards.The IMEI numbers are displayed on the tray. - Page 19 To Deactivate Protection by My Xperia Make sure you have an active data connection, and enable location services on your device. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Protection by my Xperia > Activate.
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Page 20: Learning The Basics
Learning the basics Using the touchscreen Tapping • Open or select an item. • Mark or unmark a checkbox or option. • Enter text using the on-screen keyboard. Touching and holding • Move an item. • Activate an item-specific menu. •... - Page 21 Pinching and spreading • Zoom in or out on web pages, photos, and maps, and when you’re taking photos or shooting videos. Swiping • Scroll up or down a list. • Scroll left or right, for example, between Homescreen panes. •...
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Page 22: Locking And Unlocking The Screen
Flicking • Scroll quickly, for example, in a list or on a web page. You can stop the scrolling movement by tapping the screen. Locking and Unlocking the Screen When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to save battery power and locks automatically. - Page 23 Introduction to Xperia™ widget – Tap to open the widget and select a task, such as copying content from your old device or setting up Xperia™ services Dots – Represents the number of Homescreen panes To go to the Home screen •...
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Page 24: Application Screen
To Delete a Pane from your Homescreen Touch and hold any area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates. Flick left or right to browse to the pane you want to delete, then tap in the top- right corner of the pane. Homescreen Settings You can use the Settings shortcut to adjust some basic Homescreen settings. -
Page 25: Navigating Applications
To Add an Application Shortcut to the Homescreen On the Application screen, touch and hold an application icon until the device vibrates, and then drag the icon to the top of the screen. The Homescreen opens. Drag the icon to the desired location on the Homescreen, then release it. To Arrange Applications on the Application Screen When the Application screen is open, tap . -
Page 26: Small Apps
Small apps Small apps are miniature apps that run on top of other applications on the same screen, to enable multi-tasking. For example, you can have a webpage open showing details of currency exchange rates, and then open the Calculator small app on top of it and perform calculations. -
Page 27: Shortcuts And Folders
To add a widget to the Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates, then tap Widgets. Find and tap the widget that you want to add. To Resize a Widget Touch and hold a widget until it is selected, then release the widget. If the widget can be resized, for example, the Calendar widget, then a highlighted frame and resizing dots appear. -
Page 28: Background And Themes
To add an application shortcut to your Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen. In the customization menu, tap Widgets > Apps. Scroll through the list of applications and select an application. The selected application gets added to the Homescreen. In step 3, alternatively, you can tap Widgets >... -
Page 29: Battery Optimization
To View Your Battery Consumption and Estimated Battery Time From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Battery. An overview appears showing the battery percentage and an estimated battery time. Tap SHOW BATTERY USAGE to view a list of features and services that have consumed battery power since the last charging cycle. -
Page 30: Taking A Screenshot
To Activate Ultra STAMINA Mode From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Battery. Tap Ultra STAMINA mode, and then tap Activate. Confirm to activate. Your Homescreen is replaced by STAMINA Home and appears in the status bar when Ultra STAMINA mode is active. -
Page 31: Notifications
To record your screen when the front camera is activated When the screen recording window opens, tap . A window opens showing a viewfinder for the front camera. To start recording your screen and video captured by the front camera, tap To stop recording, tap the timer button, then tap To close the front camera viewfinder window, tap To view recent screen recordings... -
Page 32: Notification Light
To Expand a Notification on the Lockscreen • Drag the notification downward. Not all notifications are expandable. Managing Notifications on the Lockscreen You can set up your device so that only selected notifications get displayed on your lockscreen. You can make all notifications and their content accessible, hide sensitive content for all notifications or specific apps, or choose not to show any notifications at all. -
Page 33: Icons In The Status Bar
When the notification light is disabled, it only lights up when there is a battery status warning, such as when the battery level falls below 15 percent. To Enable or Disable the Notification Light From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification. Tap the Notification light slider. -
Page 34: Notification Icons
An alarm is set GPS is activated Synchronization is ongoing Problem with sign-in or synchronization The Hearing aid function is activated Depending on your service provider, network, or region, the functions or services represented by some icons in this list may not be available. To Manage Status Bar Icons From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings >... -
Page 35: Applications Overview
More (undisplayed) notifications Not all icons that may appear on your device are listed here. These icons are for reference purposes only, and changes may be made without notice. To block an application from sending notifications From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >... - Page 36 Optimize settings to suit your own requirements. Use the Hangouts™ application to chat with friends online. Identify music tracks that you hear playing in your surroundings, and get artist, album, and other information. Use YouTube™ to watch videos from users around the world, and share your own.
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Page 37: Downloading Applications
Downloading applications Downloading applications from Google Play™ Google Play™ is the official online Google store for downloading applications, games, music, movies, and books. It includes both free and paid applications. Before you start downloading from Google Play™, make sure that you have a working Internet ®... -
Page 38: Internet And Networks
Internet and networks Browsing the web The Google Chrome™ web browser for Android™ devices comes pre-installed in most markets. Go to http://support.google.com/chrome and click the "Chrome for Mobile" link to get more detailed information about how to use this web browser. To browse with Google Chrome™... -
Page 39: Wi-Fi
To add Internet and MMS settings manually From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks. Select a SIM card. Tap Access Point Names > Tap Name and enter a name as desired. Tap APN and enter the access point name. Enter all other information as required. - Page 40 To add a Wi-Fi® network manually From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Tap > Add network. Enter the Network name (SSID) information. To select a security type, tap the Security field. If required, enter a password. To edit advanced options, such as proxy and IP settings, tap Advanced options and then edit the options as desired.
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Page 41: Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection
To add a Wi-Fi® sleep policy From the Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Tap , and then tap Advanced > Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep. Select an option. WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™) is a wireless networking standard that helps you establish secure wireless network connections. -
Page 42: Controlling Data Usage
To share your mobile data connection with another Bluetooth® device Make sure that your device and the Bluetooth® device are paired with each other and that mobile data traffic is activated on your device. Your device: From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings >... -
Page 43: Selecting A Sim Card For Data Traffic
data connection, you can also set data usage warnings and limits to avoid additional charges. Adjusting data usage settings can help you keep greater control over data usage but cannot guarantee the prevention of additional charges. To turn data traffic on or off From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings >... -
Page 44: Selecting Mobile Networks
To Change the SIM Card Used for Data Traffic From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Dual SIM > Mobile data traffic. Select a SIM card that you want to use for data traffic. For higher data speeds, select the SIM card that supports the fastest mobile network, such as 3G or LTE. - Page 45 detailed information about how to set up a connection to your virtual private network, contact the network administrator of your company or organization. If you are using a device with multiple users, you may need to log in as the owner, that is, the primary user, to adjust the settings for VPN.
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Page 46: Synchronizing Data On Your Device
Synchronizing data on your device Synchronizing with Online Accounts Synchronize your device with contacts, email, calendar events, and other information from online accounts, for example, email accounts such as Gmail™ and Exchange ActiveSync, Facebook™, and Flickr™. You can synchronize data automatically for such accounts by activating the auto-sync function. - Page 47 To change the settings of an EAS account From your Homescreen, tap Tap Email, then tap . Tap Settings and select an EAS account, then change the settings of the EAS account as desired. To set a synchronisation interval for an EAS account From your Homescreen, tap Tap Email, then tap .
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Page 48: Basic Settings
Basic settings Accessing settings View and change settings for your device from the Settings menu. The Settings menu is accessible from both the Application screen and the Quick settings panel. To Open the Device Settings Menu from the Application Screen From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings. -
Page 49: Do Not Disturb Mode
To Set a Ringtone From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Phone ringtone. Select a SIM card. Select an option from the list or tap and select a music file that is saved on your device. -
Page 50: Screen Settings
To Allow Exceptions in Do Not Disturb Mode From the Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Interruptions > Allowed in Priority only. Drag the slider beside the desired option. To Associate Exceptions with Specific Contact Types From the Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings >... -
Page 51: Application Settings
screen to the Phone application so that the person can't easily use other apps such as Messaging or Email. Screen pinning is not a security feature and does not fully prevent other users from unpinning a screen and accessing your device. To protect your data, you should set up your device to request a screen lock PIN, password, or pattern before someone can unpin the screen. -
Page 52: Resetting Your Applications
To configure applications From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Apps > Select a configuration option, for example App permissions, then choose an application that you want to configure. To Allow Critical Permissions To allow a permission, tap Continue > App info > Permissions. Find the critical permission you need. -
Page 53: Daydream
Daydream Daydream is an interactive screen saver that automatically displays colors, photos, or a slideshow while your device is docked or charging and the screen is idle. On a device with multiple users, each user can have individual Daydream settings. To Activate the Daydream Screen Saver From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings >... -
Page 54: Mobile Bravia® Engine
Tap Select time zone. Select an option. Mobile BRAVIA® Engine Sony's Mobile BRAVIA® ENGINE technology improves the viewing quality of photos and videos, giving you clearer, sharper, and more natural images. To reduce battery consumption, Mobile BRAVIA Engine is turned off by default. - Page 55 The user who sets up the device for the first time becomes the owner of the device. Only the owner can manage the accounts of other users. Apart from the owner account, there are two different types of accounts: • Regular User: This account type is suitable for someone who regularly uses your device.
- Page 56 To Set Up the Guest User Account Be sure you are logged in as the owner, that is, the user who set up the device for the first time. From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Users > Guest. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the procedure.
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Page 57: Typing Text
Typing text On-Screen Keyboard You can enter text with the on-screen QWERTY keyboard by tapping each letter individually, or you can use the Gesture input feature and slide your finger from letter to letter to form words. If you prefer to use a smaller version of the on-screen keyboard and input text using only one hand, you can activate the one-handed keyboard instead. -
Page 58: Phonepad
To Enter Text Using the Gesture Input Function When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, slide your finger from letter to letter to trace the word you want to write. After you finish entering a word, lift up your finger. A word suggestion appears based on the letters you have traced. -
Page 59: Entering Text Using Voice Input
To enter text using the Phonepad • When appears in the Phonepad, tap each character key only once, even if the letter you want is not the first letter on the key. Tap the word that appears or tap to view more word suggestions and select a word from the list. •... -
Page 60: Personalizing The On-Screen Keyboard
To edit text Enter some text, then double-tap the entered text to make the application bar appear. Select the text that you want to edit, then use the tools in the application bar to make your desired changes. Personalizing the On-Screen Keyboard When entering text using the on-screen keyboard, you can access keyboard and other text input settings that help you, for example to set options for writing languages, text prediction and correction. - Page 61 To Select a Keyboard When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap at the bottom-right of the screen. Select an option. To enable more keyboard options, tap More keyboards, then drag the relevant sliders to the right. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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Page 62: Calling
Calling Making calls You can make a call by manually dialing a phone number, by tapping a number saved in your contacts list, or by tapping the phone number in your call log view. You can also use the smart dial feature to quickly find numbers from your contacts list and call logs. To make a video call, you can use the Hangouts™... -
Page 63: Receiving Calls
To Make an International Call From your Home screen, tap Find and tap . The call log is displayed. to display the dialpad. Touch and hold 0 until a “+” sign appears. Enter the country code, the area code without the initial zeros, followed by the phone number. -
Page 64: Using The Answering Machine
To mute the ringtone for an incoming call • When you receive the call, press the volume key. Using the Answering Machine You can use the answering machine application on your device to answer calls when you are busy or miss a call. You can enable the automatic answering function and specify how many seconds should pass before a call is answered automatically. -
Page 65: Ongoing Calls
To Reject a Call with a Text Message When the Screen Is Inactive When an incoming call arrives, tap Response options. Select a predefined message or tap Write new message. To Reject a Call with a Text Message When the Screen Is Active When an incoming call arrives, tap the upper part of the floating notification window where the phone number or the name of the contact appears. -
Page 66: Forwarding Calls
To view your missed calls When you have missed a call, appears in the status bar. Drag the status bar downwards. Tap Missed call. To Call a Number from Your Call Log From your Home screen, tap Find and tap . -
Page 67: Multiple Calls
service, you can send all incoming calls from a specific contact directly to voicemail. If you want to block a certain number, you can go to Google Play™ and download applications that support this function. FDN is not supported by all network operators. Contact your network operator to verify if your SIM card or network service supports this feature. -
Page 68: Conference Calls
To Answer a Second Call and Put the Ongoing Call on Hold When you hear repeated beeps during a call, drag to the right. Tap Hold call. To reject a second call • When you hear repeated beeps during a call, drag to the left. -
Page 69: Emergency Calls
To call your voicemail service From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Phone. The call log is displayed. to display the dialpad. Touch and hold 1. Select a SIM card. Emergency calls Your device supports international emergency numbers, for example, 112 or 911. You can normally use these numbers to make emergency calls in any country, with or without a SIM card inserted if you are within range of a network. -
Page 70: Contacts
A USB cable for your old device. You may not need your old device. For iOS devices, you can connect directly to iCloud or use a local backup. For previously owned Sony devices, you can use local backups. To Transfer Contacts to Your New Device Search for and download Xperia™... -
Page 71: Searching And Viewing Contacts
To import contacts from a memory card From your Homescreen, tap , then tap Press , then tap Import contacts > SD card. Select where to store your contacts. Select the files that you want to import and tap OK. ®... -
Page 72: Adding And Editing Contacts
To select which contacts to display in the Contacts application From your Homescreen, tap , then tap Press , then tap Filter. In the list that appears, mark or unmark the desired options. If you have synchronized your contacts with a synchronization account, that account appears in the list. -
Page 73: Adding Medical And Emergency Contact Information
To Edit Contact Information about Yourself From your Homescreen, tap , then tap Tap Myself, then tap Enter the new information or make the changes you want. When you are done, tap SAVE. To Create a New Contact from a Text Message From your Homescreen, tap , and then find and tap Tap the icon next to the phone number, and then tap Save. -
Page 74: Favorites And Groups
To Add a New ICE Contact From your Homescreen, tap , then tap Tap ICE – In Case of Emergency, then tap If you have synchronized your contacts with one or more accounts and you are adding a contact for the first time, you must select the account you want to add this contact to. -
Page 75: Sending Contact Information
To Assign a Contact to a Group In the Contacts application, tap the contact that you want to assign to a group. , then tap the bar directly under Groups. Mark the checkboxes for the groups you want to add the contact to. Tap SAVE. - Page 76 To export contacts to a SIM card When you export contacts to a SIM card, not all information may get exported. This is due to memory limitations on SIM cards. From your Homescreen, tap , then tap Press , then tap Export contacts. Select a SIM card.
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Page 77: Messaging And Chat
Messaging and chat Reading and sending messages The Messaging application shows your messages as conversations, which means all messages to and from a particular person are grouped together. The number of characters you can send in a single message varies depending on the provider and the language you use. -
Page 78: Organizing Your Messages
To Reply to a Message From your Homescreen, tap , and then find and tap Tap the conversation containing the message. Enter your reply and tap either of the buttons according to which SIM card you wish to use. To Forward a Message From your Homescreen, tap , and then find and tap Tap the conversation containing the message you want to forward. -
Page 79: Messaging Settings
To Save a Sender's Number as a Contact From your Homescreen, tap , and then find and tap Tap the icon next to the phone number, and then tap Save. Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact. Edit the contact information and tap Save. Messaging settings To Change your Message Notification Settings From your Homescreen, tap... -
Page 80: Email
Email Setting up email Use the email application in your device to send and receive email messages through your email accounts. You can have one or several email accounts at the same time, including corporate Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accounts. To Set Up an Email Account From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Email. -
Page 81: Organizing Your Email Messages
To Read Your Email Messages From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Email. If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the account you want to check. If you want to check all your email accounts at once, tap , and then tap Combined inbox. -
Page 82: Email Account Settings
To Search for Emails , and then find and tap Email. From your Homescreen, tap If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the account you want to search. If you want to search all your email accounts at once, tap , and then tap Combined inbox. - Page 83 View a list of all Gmail accounts and folders Search for email messages List of email messages Write an email message To Learn More about Gmail™ • , and then find and tap Help. When the Gmail application is open, tap This is an Internet version of this publication.
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Page 84: Music
Music Transferring Music to Your Device There are different ways to transfer music from a computer to your device: • You can transfer music files between your device and a computer using the provided USB cable. After connecting, select Transfer files (MTP) on your device and then simply copy and paste or drag and drop the files using the computer. -
Page 85: Music Menu
Music Homescreen in the top-left corner to open the Music menu Scroll up or down to view content Play a song using the Music application Play all songs in shuffle mode Return to the music player screen To Play a Song Using the Music Application From your Homescreen, tap , and then find and tap Select a music category. -
Page 86: Playlists
Return to the Music homescreen View the current play queue Browse all artists Browse all albums Browse all songs Browse all folders Browse all playlists Play a shared music file stored on another device View all subscribed or downloaded podcasts 10 Open the settings menu for the Music application 11 Open the support menu for the Music application To Open the Music Menu... -
Page 87: Sharing Music
To Add Songs to a Playlist From the Music homescreen, browse to the song or album that you want to add to a playlist. Touch and hold the song or the album title, then tap Add to playlist. Tap the name of the playlist you want to add the album or song to. The album or song is now added to the playlist. - Page 88 Search for tracks, albums, and artists Create an online TrackID™ profile View current music charts View TrackID™ options View the history of your previous searches Check out what others are tracking Identify the music you’re listening to The TrackID™ application and some features of the TrackID™ service may not be supported in all countries or regions or by all networks or service providers.
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Page 89: Fm Radio
FM radio Listening to the radio The FM radio in your device works like any FM radio. For example, you can browse and listen to FM radio stations and save them as favorites. You must connect a wired headset or headphones to your device before you can use the radio. This is because the headset or headphones act as an antenna. -
Page 90: Favorite Radio Channels
To switch the radio sound to the speaker When the radio is open, press . Tap Play in speaker. To switch the sound back to the wired headset or headphones, press and tap Play in headphones. To identify a song on the FM radio using TrackID™ While the song is playing on your device's FM radio, tap , then select TrackID™. -
Page 91: Camera
Camera Taking Photos and Recording Videos Front camera flash Front camera lens Switch between the front and main camera Select capturing mode Zoom in or out Main camera screen Camera key – Activate the camera/Take photos/Record videos View photos and videos Shutter button –... -
Page 92: General Camera Settings
To record a video using the camera key Activate the camera. Swipe the screen to Video mode. To start recording a video, press the camera key. To stop recording, press the camera key again. To Record a Video Activate the camera. Point the camera toward the subject. - Page 93 You see two images in the camera viewfinder of your device—one from your own camera and one from a connected Xperia™ device or a Sony camera that supports NFC and Wi-Fi Direct™ technology. You can then edit what you see in the viewfinder before taking a photo.
- Page 94 To use Multi camera mode Turn on the NFC functions on both devices that you want to connect. Activate the camera on your device. Swipe the screen to go to , then select On the screens of both devices, tap Touch the NFC detection areas of each device to one other.
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Page 95: Data Storage
To take a photo using Smile Shutter™ When the camera is open and Smile Shutter™ is turned on, point the camera at your subject. The camera selects which face to focus on. The face selected appears inside a colored frame and the photo is taken automatically. -
Page 96: Still Camera Settings
When this setting is activated, you can launch the camera and capture a photo automatically when the screen is locked by pressing and holding down the camera key. Launch and record video When this setting is activated, you can launch the camera and start capturing video when the screen is locked by pressing and holding down the camera key. - Page 97 3840×2160(16:9) 8 megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to view on widescreen displays. 2048×1536(4:3) 3 megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to view on non-widescreen displays or print in high resolution. 1920×1088(16:9) 2 megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio.
- Page 98 Adjusts the exposure in a very small part of the image that you want to capture. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. Flash Use the flash to take photos when lighting conditions are poor or when there is a backlight.
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Page 99: Video Camera Settings
Snow Use in bright environments to avoid overexposed photos. Party Use for indoor photos in poorly lit environments. This scene picks up indoor background lighting or candlelight. Due to the long exposure time, the camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface. - Page 100 HD (High Definition) format with 16:9 (1280×720) aspect ratio. VGA format with 4:3 (640×480) aspect ratio. Record videos suitable for sending in multimedia messages. The recording time of this video format is limited so that video files can fit in a multimedia message. These settings are only available in Manual capturing mode.
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Page 101: Photos And Videos In Album
Photos and videos in Album Viewing Photos and Videos Use the Album application to view photos and play videos you’ve taken with your camera, or to view similar content you’ve saved to your device. All photos and videos are displayed in a chronologically ordered grid. Tap the icon to open the Album homescreen menu View a slideshow of all images or just the ones you've added to your favorites Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Album homescreen menu... -
Page 102: Sharing And Managing Photos And Videos
To pause a video When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. To fast forward and rewind a video When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. Drag the progress bar marker left to rewind, or right to fast forward. To adjust the volume of a video •... -
Page 103: Editing Photos With The Photo Editor Application
After running an analysis, you can then group all photos of the same person in one folder. To Turn on the Photo Analysis Feature From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Album. , then tap Faces. All photos on your device get analyzed and grouped in the Unnamed faces folder. -
Page 104: Editing Videos With The Movie Creator Application
To Adjust the Light Settings for a Photo When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap If prompted, select Photo editor. , then select an option and edit as desired. To save a copy of the edited photo, tap Save. To Set the Saturation Level of Colors in a Photo When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap If prompted, select Photo editor. -
Page 105: Album Homescreen Menu
To Unhide a Photo or Video , and then tap Hidden. In Album, tap Tap a photo or video that you want to unhide. Tap the screen to display the toolbars, and then tap . Tap Don't hide. Album Homescreen Menu From the Album homescreen menu, you can browse your photo albums, including photos and videos taken using special effects, as well as content that you have shared online via services such as Picasa™... - Page 106 particular photo. See Adding Geographical Positions To Your Photos on page 94 for more information. If you have turned on location detection and activated geotagging in the camera, you can tag your photos directly for map viewing at a later stage. View geotagged photos in Globe view Search a location on the map View menu options...
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Page 107: Videos
Tap to play saved or downloaded video files View menu options of a video Scroll up or down to view content Sony Entertainment Network with PS Video is not available in every market. Additional terms and conditions apply. To Play a Video , and then find and tap Video. -
Page 108: Transferring Video Content To Your Device
When the video is playing, tap the screen to display all the controls. Tap > Throw. Select an external device on which to play the video. If there is no external device available, follow the on-screen instructions to add one. To Change Settings , and then find and tap Video. -
Page 109: Ps Video Service
Vita. Choose from the latest Hollywood releases, action movies, comedies, classics, and a range of other categories. You need to create a Sony Entertainment Network account if you want to buy or rent movies through the PS Video service. If you already have a PlayStation® network account, then you can use that account instead. -
Page 110: Connectivity
Connectivity Mirroring the Screen of Your Device Wirelessly on a TV You can use the Screen mirroring feature to show the screen of your device on a TV or other large display without using a cable connection. Wi-Fi Direct® technology creates a wireless connection between the two devices, so you can sit back and enjoy your favorite photos from the comfort of your couch. - Page 111 To Play a Shared Video on Your Device Make sure the devices you want to share files with are connected to the same Wi- Fi® network as your device. , and then find and tap Video. From your Homescreen, tap , and then tap Home network.
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Page 112: Connecting Your Device To Usb Peripherals
This device has a capless USB port. If your device gets exposed to water, ensure the USB port is completely dry before inserting a USB cable. USB host adapters are sold separately. Sony does not guarantee that all USB accessories are supported by your device. - Page 113 NFC is a wireless technology with a maximum range of one centimeter, so the devices sharing data must be held close to each other. Before you can use NFC, you must first turn on the NFC function, and the screen of your device must be active. The NFC detection area is located on the back of the device.
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Page 114: Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
Connecting to an NFC compatible device You can connect your device to other NFC compatible devices produced by Sony, such as a speaker or a headphone. When establishing this kind of connection, refer to the User guide of the compatible device for more information. - Page 115 ® To Turn on the Bluetooth Function From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth. Tap the on-off switch beside Bluetooth so the Bluetooth ® function is turned on. ® Your device is now visible to nearby devices and a list of available Bluetooth devices appears.
- Page 116 ® To Unpair a Bluetooth Device From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth. Under Paired devices, tap beside the name of the device you want to unpair. Tap Forget. ® Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth technology ®...
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Page 117: Travel And Maps
Travel and maps Using Location Services Location services allow applications such as Maps and the camera to use information from mobile and Wi-Fi® networks as well as Global Positioning System (GPS) information to determine your approximate location. If you're not within a clear line of sight of GPS satellites, your device can determine your location using the Wi-Fi®... -
Page 118: Airplane Mode
To Enable or Disable Data Roaming From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks. Select a SIM card. Tap the Data roaming slider to enable or disable the function. You can't activate data roaming while mobile data traffic is turned off. Airplane mode In Airplane mode, the network and radio transceivers are turned off to prevent disturbance to sensitive equipment. -
Page 119: Calendar And Alarm Clock
Calendar and alarm clock Calendar Use the Calendar application to manage your time schedule. If you have signed in to and synchronized your device with one or several online accounts that include calendars, for example, your Google™ account or Xperia™ with Facebook account, then calendar events from these accounts will also appear in the Calendar application. -
Page 120: Alarm And Clock
To display national holidays in the Calendar application , then tap Calendar. From your Homescreen, tap Tap , then tap Settings. Tap National holidays. Select an option, or a combination of options, then tap OK. To Display Birthdays in the Calendar Application , and then tap Calendar. - Page 121 Add a new alarm To Set a New Alarm From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Alarm & clock. Tap Time and select the desired value. Tap OK. If desired, edit other alarm settings. Tap Save. To snooze an alarm when it sounds •...
- Page 122 To Set the Side Keys Behavior Open the Alarm & clock application, then select the alarm you want to edit. Tap Side keys behavior, then select the desired behavior of side keys when they are pressed during the alarm. Tap Save. This is an Internet version of this publication.
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Page 123: Accessibility
Accessibility Magnification Gestures Magnification gestures allow you to zoom in on parts of the screen by tapping an area of the touchscreen three times in succession. To Enable or Disable Magnification Gestures From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Accessibility > Magnification gestures. Tap the on-off switch. -
Page 124: Hearing Aid Compatibility
Hearing Aid Compatibility The hearing aid compatibility option ensures that audio from your device works with standard hearing aids. To Enable Hearing Aid Compatibility From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Call > General > Accessibility. Mark the checkbox beside Hearing aids. TalkBack TalkBack is a screen reader service for visually impaired users. -
Page 125: Support And Maintenance
Support and maintenance Support For Your Device Use the Support application on your device to search a User guide, read troubleshooting guides, and find information about software updates, and other product-related information. To access the Support application From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap , and then select the required support item. - Page 126 For more information about software updates, go to www.sonymobile.com/update . If you are using a device with multiple users, you must log in as the owner, that is, the primary user, to update the device. Insufficient remaining storage capacity may prevent updates. Ensure you have sufficient storage capacity before attempting to update.
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Page 127: Memory And Storage
Memory and Storage Your device has different types of memory and storage options. • internal storage is about 16 GB and is used to store downloaded or transferred content along with personal settings and data. Some examples of data stored to the internal storage are alarm, volume, and language settings;... -
Page 128: Managing Files Using A Computer
To move apps to the memory card From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Apps. Select the app that you want to move, then tap Storage, then under Storage used tap Change > SD Card > Move. Some apps cannot be moved to the memory card. To stop applications and services from running From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings >... - Page 129 Backing up Data to a Computer Use the Xperia™ Companion software to back up data from your device to a PC or an ® ® Apple computer. You can back up the following types of data: • Contacts and call logs •...
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Page 130: Running Diagnostic Tests On Your Device
• Identify installed software and provide useful details about your device. The Xperia™ Diagnostics application is pre-installed on most Android™ devices from Sony. If the Diagnostics option is not available under Settings > About phone, you can download a light version using the Play Store™ application. -
Page 131: Restarting And Resetting Your Device
To Run all Diagnostic Tests From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > About phone > Diagnostics > Test > Run all. Follow the instructions and tap Yes or No to confirm if a feature works. To View Details about Your Device From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings >... -
Page 132: Warranty, Sar, And Usage Guidelines
Legal information Sony E5333/E5363 This User guide is published by Sony Mobile Communications Inc. or its local affiliated company, without any warranty. Improvements and changes to this User guide necessitated by typographical errors, inaccuracies of current information, or improvements to programs and/or equipment, may be made by Sony Mobile Communications Inc. - Page 133 Sony does not guarantee the accuracy, integrity or quality of any additional content or any other third-party content. Under no circumstances will Sony be liable in any way for your improper use of additional content or other third-party content.